During the latest episode of WWE Raw, Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan assaulted Stephanie Vaquer while deciding who she would face at WrestleMania. The confrontation unfolded after a heated exchange with Jade Cargill, leaving Vaquer incapacitated in the ring. This moment marked a significant turning point in the lead-up to the biggest wrestling event of the year, with Morgan demonstrating her determination to defend her title.
Champion Faces Opponents in Ring for Final Decision
The segment started with Morgan entering the ring alongside Dominik Mysterio, who hailed her as
“the greatest Intercontinental Champion, AAA Mega Champion, and Royal Rumble winner of All Time.”
He then invited both Stephanie Vaquer and Jade Cargill to join them, allowing Morgan to confront her potential challengers directly. This face-to-face meeting set the stage for the dramatic events that followed.
Apology and Sudden Assault Shake Up WrestleMania Match
Morgan addressed comments Vaquer made during the prior week’s broadcast, admitting that they had caught her off guard and exposed a vulnerability she rarely shows. Acknowledging Vaquer’s journey to WWE, Morgan said,
“I didn’t know about Stephanie’s story to get to WWE. Now that I know her story, I am sorry for judging her. You are champion because of what you went through.”
After this apology, Morgan suddenly turned her aggression toward Vaquer by striking her with the microphone. Despite Jade Cargill stepping back, Morgan landed multiple punches and executed a Codebreaker, followed by finishing the attack with her obLIVion move, aided by Vaquer’s title belt. The segment ended with Morgan standing over the downed Vaquer, holding the championship belt as a symbol of dominance.
Backstage Tensions Rise Ahead of Elimination Chamber
Elsewhere backstage, Byron Saxton attempted to interview Je’Von Evans about his recent victory, but the exchange was interrupted by recording artist Offset. Offset declared his role as the official music provider for the upcoming Elimination Chamber event, honoring AJ Styles. This announcement sparked an exchange with The New Day, as Xavier Woods showed frustration over past treatment in Atlanta, and Kofi Kingston questioned Offset’s previous absences.
Challenge Issued Amid Rising Frustrations
Je’Von Evans issued a direct challenge to The New Day, but Xavier Woods declined, citing an injury. Kofi Kingston then urged Evans to “lace up his boots,” implying that Evans was not yet ready to face them. This tension foreshadows another high-stakes match in the coming weeks, further intensifying the rivalries within WWE.
